The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
i look up at the sky
and see the distant lights there
and pray we all will make it through this life
there's trouble in our hearts
so much crying in the dark
and nobody's religion sets it right
tell me when you think you've had enough
tell me and we'll all just swear right now
to make it stop
you'll have a
beautiful tomorrow
a beautiful tomorrow yea
a beautiful tomorrow
if you just can stop the things
you'll do today
it's like some old cliche
that boy still cries wolf, everyday
and none will come to help him when it's time
it's me who's closed my eyes
it's just too hard to sympathize
and feel the hurt so many feel on waking everyday
you'll have a
beautiful tomorrow
a beautiful tomorrow yea
a beautiful tomorrow
if you just pretend
the world has gone away
tell me when you think you've had enough
tell me and we'll all just swear right now
to make it stop
and see the distant lights there
and pray we all will make it through this life
there's trouble in our hearts
so much crying in the dark
and nobody's religion sets it right
tell me when you think you've had enough
tell me and we'll all just swear right now
to make it stop
you'll have a
beautiful tomorrow
a beautiful tomorrow yea
a beautiful tomorrow
if you just can stop the things
you'll do today
it's like some old cliche
that boy still cries wolf, everyday
and none will come to help him when it's time
it's me who's closed my eyes
it's just too hard to sympathize
and feel the hurt so many feel on waking everyday
you'll have a
beautiful tomorrow
a beautiful tomorrow yea
a beautiful tomorrow
if you just pretend
the world has gone away
tell me when you think you've had enough
tell me and we'll all just swear right now
to make it stop
Lyrics submitted by less than brave
Beautiful Tomorrow Lyrics as written by Jay Denes
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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